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John Kennedy shows an August 2017 photo of his friend, Roger Ellis, wearing a red felt hat that Kennedy and his wife bought for him at the Presque Isle fair. (Nina Mahaleris)

John Kennedy shows an August 2017 photo of his friend, Roger Ellis, wearing a red felt hat that Kennedy and his wife bought for him at the Presque Isle fair. (Nina Mahaleris)

‘Couldn’t ask for a better fella,’ friends and neighbors share memories while grappling with untimely deaths of two Castle Hill men

September 21, 2019

The last time John Kennedy saw his old friend Roger Ellis was just a few hours before Maine State Police discovered two bodies in a pickup truck not far from his house.

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Fourth Presque Isle shooting suspect turns herself in to authorities

Kayla Hanson, a fourth suspect wanted in connection with the Northern Road shooting on Sept. 9, turned herself in to authorities on Friday morning, Sept. 20.

Caribou Police are considering a Citizen’s Police Academy

The Caribou Police Department recently asked local residents via social media if they would be interested in joining a Citizen’s Police Academy, which would cover several topics regarding the work and duties of law enforcement.

High Street work to be complete by mid-October

Renovations on High Street -- a road that has been in need of repair for more than two decades -- is expected to wrap up in approximately three weeks.

Recycling, composting now the norm at area schools, colleges

Each morning, Janice Logan prepares three aluminum water bottles for her children and fills them with ice water from her refrigerator.

Plans in place to merge location of Ecumenical Food Pantry with Bread of Life Kitchen

The Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry, which has served local families for more than two decades and has been in numerous locations, has plans to move into an addition to be built on the Bread of Life Kitchen. Both organizations will serve citizens from one building.

The pesticide Maine potato farmers use to control disease is being banned around the world

University of Maine Cooperative Extension crops specialist Steven Johnson is letting the region's potato growers know that they might consider changing the ways they control the disease late blight in the coming years.

Crime and Courts Browse Crime and Courts

Presque Isle man indicted for assault that hospitalized woman

A Presque Isle man was indicted by the Aroostook County grand jury in July after his alleged involvement in an assault that sent a woman to the hospital in late May.

Fourth Presque Isle shooting suspect turns herself in to authorities

Kayla Hanson, a fourth suspect wanted in connection with the Northern Road shooting on Sept. 9, turned herself in to authorities on Friday morning, Sept. 20.

Sunday arrest brings felony charges against third suspect in PI shooting

A six-day manhunt for Jason Alexander, the third suspect in the Northern Road shooting last week, has ended with three arrests, authorities confirmed on Sunday night.

False alarm in Presque Isle gives police and resident a few tense moments

Police response surprises resident who was working on a car in a false alarm report in Presque Isle.

Second suspect arrested in connection to shooting, search for third continues

The search continues for Jason Alexander, the second suspect in a shooting that occurred Monday morning, police said on Wednesday.

Mystery powder Border Patrol seized is identified as fentanyl

Border Patrol agents have identified a white powder as fentanyl that was found in an abandoned vehicle on Interstate 95 during a border checkpoint in August.

Sports Browse Sports

Huskies win season-opener

The Aroostook Huskies, a football club featuring student athletes from Central Aroostook, Presque Isle, Caribou, Limestone, Van Buren and Washburn, took the long bus ride to Berlin, New Hampshire, Saturday, Sept. 14, and came away with an exciting 16-15 victory over the Gladiators.

Presque Isle Elks Soccer Shoot is Sunday

On Sunday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m., the University of Maine at Presque Isle will again host, behind Gentile Hall on the Presque Isle campus, the Soccer Shoot penalty kicking contest sponsored by the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge No. 1954.

Huskies win season-opener

The Aroostook Huskies, a football club featuring student athletes from Central Aroostook, Presque Isle, Caribou Limestone, Van Buren and Washburn, took the long bus ride to Berlin, New Hampshire Saturday, Sept. 14, and came away with an exciting 16-15 victory over the Gladiators.

Caribou Middle School soccer season winds down

The Caribou Middle School soccer team’s season is down to the final two weeks of play, with four games remaining on the schedule.

Hawk boys, girls soccer squads ready to take next steps

The Hodgdon boys and girls soccer teams are enjoying their fair share of success this fall.

Soccer squads heating up this fall

The fall soccer season is in full swing and many local squads are experiencing success on the pitch.

Business News Browse Business News

Bank becomes key Presque Isle bus loop sponsor

Going Places Network has announced local bank Katahdin Trust as the presenting sponsor of the PI Loop, a new transportation solution for the Presque Isle community.

Aroostook Health Network to launch online portal

The Aroostook Health Network will host a live demonstration of the new online Pathfinder Case Management tool, the first of its kind in the state, at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at Northern Maine Community College’s Edmunds Conference Center.

Jean’s Serendipity changes in the works

For 25 years, Richard and Jean Sloat of Hodgdon have operated Jean's Serendipity and Fish N' Friends in downtown Houlton.

Presque Isle hospital goes national for ER physician staffing

Beginning on Oct. 1, Northern Light AR Gould Hospital will partner with TeamHealth, a leading physician services organization, to provide emergency medical services in the hospital’s Emergency Department.

Grant to help HHPR host low-cost clinic

The Maine Community Foundation, via the Belvedere Animal Welfare Foundation, has given Halfway Home Pet Rescue a grant of $9,995 for the purpose of spay/neuter clinics for cats of low-income families as well as working low-income families.

Northern Maine Agricultural Foundation’s annual golf tournament raises $12,000 for local charities

Farm Credit East hosted another successful golf tournament on behalf of its Northern Maine Agricultural Foundation in early August.

County Candids Browse County Candids

Beautiful sunset on Long Lake by a fire to keep us warm on this chilly end of summer night. (Morgan Mitchell)

Beautiful sunset on Long Lake by a fire to keep us warm on this chilly end of summer night. (Morgan Mitchell)

Sunset on Long Lake

August 30, 2019

Beautiful sunset on Long Lake by a fire to keep us warm on this chilly end of summer night.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

State plans collection of unusable pesticides

This October, Mainers can dispose of unusable and waste pesticides thanks to a project sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

Recycling, composting now the norm at area schools, colleges

Each morning, Janice Logan prepares three aluminum water bottles for her children and fills them with ice water from her refrigerator.

How Maine tribes are adapting as climate change threatens their cultural traditions

In northern Maine, the Aroostook Band of Micmacs has for decades been trying to protect important tribal cultural resources, including traditional foods, from pollution. And warming temperatures are expected to further that threat. But the Micmacs and other Maine tribes are taking steps to adapt.

Caribou Marathon draws more than 1,000 participants and fans

Runners from across the United States and beyond competed in the fourth annual Caribou Marathon, held in the country’s northeastern most city. With runners, volunteers, organizers and fans combined, well more than a thousand were in attendance during the Sept. 15 race.

Poll Browse Poll

Which is worse, driving through road construction or driving through snow?

Let us know what you think.

Living Browse Living

Northern Maine Pagan Pride Day taking place in Caribou this Saturday

A variety of merchants, activities, and more will take part in the Northern Maine Pagan Pride Association’s Pagan Pride Day to be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Collins Pond Park in Caribou.

Former detective sergeant to host book readings, signings at Presque Isle libraries

Maine mystery author Bruce Robert Coffin will host book readings on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Northern Maine Community College and the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle.

The pesticide Maine potato farmers use to control disease is being banned around the world

University of Maine Cooperative Extension crops specialist Steven Johnson is letting the region's potato growers know that they might consider changing the ways they control the disease late blight in the coming years.

Opinion Browse Opinion

E.A. Williams Cartoon – Sept. 25, 2019

E.A. Williams Cartoon - Sept. 25, 2019

The seagull factor

Splat! This is the sound that causes the heart rate to increase and spurs furtive glances around one’s proximity. First, it is clearly a wet sound.

Living life pain-free

Ouch -- you are hurting. The good news is you are not alone. An estimated 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pains of all kinds.

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